Staffordshire Pearlware Ceres Figure

pre-Victorian, circa 1800. 8.7ins high, 3.5ins wide, 2.8ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure with a classical theme which features a lady wrapped in a shawl, holding a cornucopia of flowers, stood on a square base.

Multi-coloured version. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.

Vent hole to the underside.

This piece represents Ceres, the Greek goddess of agriculture.

Maker's marks painted to the underside.

Condition

CONDITION: Good.

Tiny chips to flower posy.

Small flake to left foot and reverse.

KILN EFFECTS: fleck of stray yellow glaze to her cheek.

RESTORATION. Neck reglued and join retouched.

Retouched paint losses to base.

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